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Nonda Katsalidis receives Enduring Architecture Award by the Australian Institute of Architects

Nonda Katsalidis, founding partner at Fender Katsalidis, has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects' Victorian Chapter for his contribution to the field and city of Melbourne.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Irwell: Elegance, grace and substantial space

Situated amid park-like gardens on a prized Studley Park avenue, this stately home offers classic character across 2 luxuriously large levels. For sale by Robert Fletcher and Robyn Feigen of Kay & Burton.

The Economy

Potentially more risk from not acting in today's market following RBA cut - Ray White Chairman Brian White

Ray White Chairman Brian White has joined REIA President Adrian Kelly in welcoming Tuesday's RBA cut, and while the decision was well received, Finsure Managing Director John Kolenda believes the lending market remains the overriding issue.

National

The Economy

Rental report shows growth in Perth and Brisbane

The CoreLogic Quarterly Rental Review shows national weekly rents increased by 0.3 per cent over the second quarter of 2019, led by increases in the Brisbane and Perth markets.

National

The Economy

New home sales bounce back during May - report

New data from the Housing Industry Association has shown a rise in new home sales for the month of May.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Shelly Beach trophy residence overlooking Cabbage Tree Bay

Set among landscaped tropical gardens, this oceanfront residence cascades across three levels to a sunny terraced lawn and direct access to Shelly Beach. For sale by Michael Clarke and Cherie Humel of Clarke & Humel Property.

People

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate opens new Sydney Central office

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has opened its Sydney CBD location following the successful grand opening of The Ponds on the 9th of May.

People

'Brand integrity is our destination': Ray White on a new mission

Ray White Group Managing Director Dan White has vowed to bolster the company's brand as part of a new strategy.

People

GBCA’s Tanya Cox re-elected Vice-Chair of World Green Building Council’s Board of Directors

Tanya Cox of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has been re-elected Vice Chair of the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Board of Directors.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Lothlorien: Enchanting Southern Highlands estate

Enhanced by serene gardens, this Exeter residence offers exceptional scale, beauty and modern opulence. For sale by Anne Stone of McGrath Bowral.

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News Roundup

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbournes-cbd-beyond-repair-without-urgent-action-warns-urban-planner-20160712-gq4a90.html

Melbourne CBD 'beyond repair' without urgent action, warns urban planner

Planner responsible for revitalising Melbourne's CBD has warned the city will be "beyond reasonable repair" if new laws are not introduced to rein in poor skyscraper development.

The Age

http://www.domain.com.au/news/pokemon-go-real-estate-ads-listed-with-a-pokemon-themed-script-20160716-gq736l/

Real estate ads listed with a Pokemon themed script

A Melbourne real estate agent has tapped into the latest Pokemon Go craze to capture buyer interest for a Keysborough house.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/rent-report-units-play-catch-up-to-houses-in-housingshort-sydney-domain-says-20160713-gq4r6o

Units play catch up to houses in housing-short Sydney

Unit rents have risen to nearly equal house rents in Sydney, where new supply has yet to ease demand for well-located homes in an undersupplied market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/solving-sydneys-car-parking-dilemma--one-driveway-garage-at-a-time-20150804-girqoy.html

Solving Sydney's car parking dilemma

In response to a "parking crisis", the NRMA wants to mobilise its 2.5m members to free up unused spaces in driveways, garages and other spots near train stations.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate#ixzz4ERIy8rQV

House price growth still strong: NAB

House prices will rise a faster-than-expected 5.1 per cent this year, due to stronger growth in Melbourne and Sydney.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/realestate/news/adelaide-sa/why-now-is-the-perfect-time-to-invest-in-adelaide-real-estate/news-story/4d1931dcef2bb9707d593b9955d5a0b6

Why now is the perfect time to invest in SA property

Adelaide's real estate market has had a strong start to the year as new research reveals it is an ideal city for property investment.

The Advertiser

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/interiors/how-to-make-renting-a-home-not-such-a-crappy-experience/news-story/c8276953ebb90974b7152cd8cb03e9e3

How to make renting a home not such a crappy experience

The share of Aussies with a landlord has risen from 18 per cent in the 1990s to 26 per cent in 2013-14. That’s even though kids are living with their parents longer and longer and cutting into the traditional renting ages.

news.com.au

http://www.forbes.com/sites/omribarzilay/2016/07/14/real-estate-agents-will-never-become-obsolete-says-compass-ceo-robert-reffkin/#39a6d5e627d3

Real Estate Agents Will Never Become Obsolete, Says Compass CEO Robert Reffkin

With all of this information readily available, the agent’s role has evolved to more than just providing information to their clients, but more so, digesting, dissecting and translating information in the market for their clients.

Forbes